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Passage #1 Eating
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods to
accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do things.
European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their
food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered
proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use
of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture. The attempts of a novice to use
chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the hungry diner. Space travel has
created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles and other unique packaging have enabled
space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in spac - ANSWER
The author explain differences in eating processes.
Passage #1 ( Eating) What statement can be implied from the content of article. - ANSWER Diversity is
interesting to learn about
Passage #1 (Eating)What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? - ANSWER
Productive without waste
Passage #1 (Eating) What statement from the article draws a conclusion? - ANSWER It is interesting to
discover new ways to do things
Passage #1 ( Eating) What statement from the article is correct? - ANSWER China developed chopsticks
for eating utensils
Passage #2
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and mental
problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it
places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To
fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely. Another area of concern
is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The social drinker who
becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all
concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse.
,***As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means? - ANSWER
Accompanying
Passage #2 (Food and drink) The information presented in this article is? - ANSWER Against drinking
alcohol
Passage #2 (Food and drink) The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
- ANSWER Urge self-control
Passage #2 (Food and drink) What is implied by this paragraph? - ANSWER We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
Passage #2 (Food and drink) The author seems to? - ANSWER Oppose drinking alcohol
Passage #3
Game of Bridge
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a round of
Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher,
even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding and playing, Bridge
requires the player's undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of playing cards evenly
between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the bidding portion of the game, the
four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and
finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the cards are considered equals, and they go from
highest to lowest from the ace being high to the two card being low. The highest number of tricks wins.
A trick is one card played by each player for a total of four. After the lead playe - ANSWER Confident and
excited about learning the game of bridge
Passage #3 (Game of Bridge) Throughout this passage the word suit means ? - ANSWER Any of the four
sets into which a deck of cards is divided.
Passage #3 (Game of Bridge) In the passage, a trick is described as ? - ANSWER A collection of one card
played by each of four players.
, Passage #3 (Game of Bridge) The passage explicitly states? - ANSWER That the highest card within the
"trump" suit always wins the trick.
Passage #3 (Game of Bridge) The passage implies that? - ANSWER Playing bridge requires concentration.
Passage #4 Title : Getting a Good Night's Sleep
** What is stated in the passage? - ANSWER Physical Illness can cause Insomnia.
Passage #4 (Getting a Good Night's Sleep) Which is a solution to Insomnia? - ANSWER Developing good
sleep and taking herbs and spices.
Passage #4 (Getting a Good Night's Sleep) Sleep Apnea causes? - ANSWER Chronic illness
Passage #4 (Getting a Good Night's Sleep) Why did the author write this passage? - ANSWER To explain
insomnia and purpose some solutions for the condition.
Passage #4 (Getting a Good Night's Sleep) Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it ? - ANSWER
Causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention.
Passage #5 (Chronic Insomnia) Which is the solution? - ANSWER Developing good sleeping habits, taking
herbs and spices
Passage #5 (Chronic Insomnia) What does the author tend to explain ? - ANSWER The author intends to
explain insomnia and propose solutions for the condition
Passage #6 Title : Phobia
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